Senior Scientist

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health's (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent, diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Advise, manage, and participate in activities to assure that clinical trials supported by the lab are conducted in accordance with FDA regulations and NIAID policies and procedures.

• Provide support to protocol development teams to assist in clinical trial design and implementation issues and to identify and resolve clinical, ethical, and logistical problems and issues which may impede implementation or successful completion of the studies.

• Assist in the management of patient files, copying and organizing research data.

• Oversee ongoing protocol operations to ensure study compliance and troubleshooting possible protocol violations.

• Assist with recruiting and screening subjects, conducting screening visits, conducting vaccine and follow-up visits, entering data into case report forms contained in a central research database, participating in quality assurance activities, assisting with preparation for monitoring visits, DSMB reviews, IRB and FDA submissions.

• Ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations to the ethical conduct of research as well as organizing and balancing multiple and competing priorities; managing communication with committee members and researchers.

Qualifications

• BS degree or 5 years of work experience is equivalent to BS degree.

• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience is required.

• Effective and clear communication skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.